AR makes a signing, initially on loan.

Richard Keogh Signs

Disregard the picture on Towns website because I have it on good authority that that is Jamie McAllister!!

This is him!!

Sounds a good recruit, certainly as good as Nathan Clarke by the sound of it. Cover where it is needed.

Now all we need is a striker - any chance???

News from the Boardroom.......

Ann Hough Appointment

....and well deserved in my opinion. Been at the club years, knows its workings inside out, excellent decision.

Huddersfield Town 0-2 Carlisle United

Well, I suppose it was only a matter of time before our makeshift side came undone. We were woeful today, culprits many. Ok, we are 4, maybe 5 players short - but we were utter garbage today, first half especially, and only Chris Brandon can hold his head high after this performance (although nothing can really be said to Luke Beckett as he had no service whatsoever).

You can tell that AR has read the riot act about the Yellow Card Fine - hardly a tackle in anger (apart from Chrissie B who ran and fought for everything, even in injury time at the end he was fighting when there was nothing to save). You would usually associate Jon Worthington with getting stuck in - not today - he just seemed completely uninterested today. And don't start me on Matty Young - any more performances like that and he will become this seasons Mark Hudson. I have never seen so many woeful crosses, meat and drink to the Carlisle defenders.

First half Town were anonymous, and lucky not to be behind before they were; the linesman in front of the Antich ruling out an early Carlisle effort for offside. But our charmed life wasn't to last, and although the goal was a little fortuitous (inside of the post / Glennon / N Clarke / Hardy getting in the way of successive shots), it was always coming. Danny Livesey doing the honours.

I knew if we went in only one down at half-time we would be doing well - predictably though it didn't happen. Joe Garner (who along with Marc Bridge Wilkinson was magnificent) headed in straight from a corner, and only good saves from Matty Glennon prevented more damage.

Town offered nothing of note in return, Chris Brandon (yes him again) hitting the side netting with an effort and Kamara with a solo run from the half way line finding one defender too good for him.

Second half Town improved slightly, but I was wondering whether that was more to do with Carlisle taking their foot of the gas. Their keeper didn't have a save to make. Malvin Kamara almost didn't seem to know what to do when he got the ball half the time, and Messers Worthington, Young and Collins were all hopeless today - there was no width at all.

It finished 0-2, and that to me was a fair reflection. Once Big Frank, The Ox, Cadders and Scoffer are back we will be something like. This was a forgettable performance and no mistake, but not taking anything away from Carlisle who looked decent today and I can see finishing top 6.

Things can only get better.

AR on Town v Carlisle (written)

Town v Carlisle Video Highlights (if you can call them that)

****

Just a little footnote, I was delighted to see that I had made my way into todays programme!! I am in the background of the build up to Luke Becketts Yeovil goal, near Andy Holdsworths shoulder behind a guy in a red t-shirt. The same guy is obscuring me on the goal celebration photo though.

Wasn't that Football Freestyle guy at half-time something else - never missed a trick, sensational. I was sitting there waiting for him to slip up - it didn't happen. Most enjoyable (although the blokes probably thought not a patch on the Casino Red girls of 2 weeks ago)!

At last...

Take That - Robbie Williams Signs

Good bit of business this. Town doing precisely the right thing with this deal - no money up front until he's played a number of games. Sensible move. Looking forward to seeing him play sometime soon.

Towns bad disciplinary record of last season has finally caught up with them!

Town fined £7,500

...with £20,000 suspended. A fair percentage of our bookings were for backchat of course, lets hope that AR can try and remedy this and hopefully this fine is a one off.

The Robbie Williams deal is back on!!

Williams - Move Resurrected

I always thought it would still happen, and while he may be still 4 weeks away it would still make more sense for us to buy him while the transfer window is still open, rather then wait and take him on loan, because I think long-term he will be a decent addition.

AFC Bournemouth 0-1 Huddersfield Town

Same result as last week, same goalscorer as last week - same way of scoring!! Town keep up their 100% league record courtesy of a Luke Beckett header. Considering our team was a bit mix 'n' match due to absentees (David Mirfin is also injured), it was a fantastic effort by all involved.

Bournemouth always looked lively, veteran Darren Anderton having a good game, but it was Town who had the first chance when Beckett hit the inside of the post with a header. In the 43rd minute he made no mistake - Matty Young floated in the free kick, and Luke Beckett rose unmarked to beat the keeper with his header.

Late on Bournemouth fought hard, with Anderton bringing out a full length save from Matt Glennon, but the spoils were ours, leaving us to proudly sit joint top of League One.

Bournemouth 0-1 Town (official site)

***

Was at work for this one, but as luck would have it the desk I was at today was in easy watching distance of the only screen in my part of the building to have Sky Soccer Saturday on. I only hope when I hissed "...yessssss..." under my breath as news of the goal arrived, that the person who was on the other end of the phone line at the time didn't hear (I know in my heart they didn't)!

Now bring on Carlisle next week (I cannot wait to be there)!!

Today sees the Town fans making the long journey to Bournemouth, but we are going to be a couple more players short, albeit for very different reasons indeed.

Frank Sinclair is going to be out for 2-4 weeks after hamstring damage sustained during the Blackpool match on Tuesday.

Danny Schofield is unavailable due to a bereavement. His younger brother was found dead yesterday, collapsed after a night out - sympathies to Scoffer and his family, this is dreadful news.

Just added to the sidebar the video of my theme tune - the song that has accompanied me to Town games for many a year, "..That's The Way It Is.." by Jo Dee Messina.

(If it gets on your nerves the pause button is in one corner, and the mute is in the other........)

Blackpool 1-0 Huddersfield Town

Nearly but not quite!! Town go down by the narrowest of margins on a soggy night by the seaside.

Towns chances were few and far between, a couple of chances in either half, Collins and Kamara in the first Brandon and Beckett in the second (Rabs comfortable in the Blackpool goal). GTF played, but I don't recall a chance for him. Blackpool were doing a fair bit of pressing when they scored, but it was a shame we did concede as there were only 15 minutes to go.

One thing I did wonder - is AR going to swap AH and JW for each other every match like some sort of squad rotation system?

Half Time: Blackpool 0-0 Town

Neither side on top really by the sound of it, Michael Collins and Malvin Kamara going the nearest for Town, we might just get something yet Paul Ogden reckons, and I agree, why not - COME ON TOWN!!!

Cup action this evening, with Town away at Blackpool in the Carling Cup. Now, I hear that Blackpool may not be at full strength (deliberately) - could be the best chance we will have. Hopefully we can at least make a draw in 90 mins, and who knows what extra time will bring? Will be able to tune in tonight as I will be home from work in time (yesss).

Huddersfield Town 1-0 Yeovil Town

Well, this doesn't happen all that often it has to be said - a Town win on the opening day. It was very well deserved, and we will come up against worse teams than Yeovil - looking good (been warned by my husband about getting carried away after one result)!

A lovely sunny day, perfect for football (and numerous drinks breaks), the pitch looking in fine fettle even though the egg chasers have been traipsing all over it for the last few months.

Firstly though, a disappointment. I was looking forward to seeing Danny Cadarmarteri, weigh up if he was any good (some tell me) or unfit (others have said), but he took a knock in training and was not even in the squad - shame that, wanted an early chance to evaluate him, still, he will be back.

Town started well, easily on top. Danny Schofield (who ran his socks off all game long) was up front with Luke Beckett, and it was a combination of the two that made Towns goal. The ball stubbornly refused to go out for a throw down by the corner flag, Chris Brandon picked it up, played it back to Scoffer who swung in a lovely cross - Beckett rising highest headed confidently home. A richly deserved lead. More joy was to follow, when word reached us that Leeds were losing at Tranmere (got as big a cheer as the goal near enough).

Second half was a little more equal - Yeovil had the best chance when Lloyd Owusu should have scored, only for the poor Yeovil forward to stub his toe into the Galpharm turf and the ball to trickle 6 inches to a grateful Matt Glennon.

Chris Brandon received a standing ovation for his contribution - I was beginning to think I would never see him in a Town shirt again, but glad he stayed, as he was outstanding today.

Yeovil threw everything they could, but Messers Mirfin and Clarke (N) managed to clear the lines, and victory was ours.

As I said before, we will meet worse sides than the one we met today, and to that end I predict a far better season that the last one - we will be contenders (getting carried away again, I know).

Town v Yeovil (Official Site)

Andy Ritchie on Town v Yeovil (written)

New Season Summary

One day to go, and I admit I can't wait to get out of work today! Looking forward to my visit tomorrow, and hopefully 3 points!

Out pre-season form has been encouraging, that reverse at Rochdale aside, and I am hopeful we can improve on last season (heaven knows it can't be worse). At 25-1 in places to win the league, that is a good bet (even though I haven't bothered this time).

I suspect the winner of League One (if not us) will come from Notts Forest, Luton or Southend. I don't even expect Leeds to finish top 6 - where are they going to find 5 more wins than everyone else to make up their 15 point deficit. I don't think they will go down, but I can't see them any higher than 10th, too much to do.

Suspect that the promoted clubs from League Two will struggle, so expect Walsall and Hartlepool to be struggling along with Leyton Orient and Cheltenham.

This pre season article about town is from the BBC Sport Website:

Huddersfield Towns Chances 2007/2008

An enjoyable, if predictably worded (some would say cliche-d) piece!!

Mansfield Town 0-4 Huddersfield Town

The mighty Terriers finish the pre-season friendlies off in style with an excellent performance at Mansfield (a Mansfield side including one J McAliskey - how long before the Mansfield fans wonder why they will be known as "...Mansfield Nil..." !!!).

Goals from Beckett, Collins, Akins and Kamara sealed the rout, a result that makes last Saturdays reverse at Rochdale all the more puzzling.

Roll on next Saturday - it can't come soon enough for me now!!

Mansfield 0-4 Town (official website)

Town are in friendly action again today away at mansfield. Lets hope last Saturday becomes a minor blip, and we can continue the good work fromWednesday instead.

1 week to go and counting.........

Just seen the news - Leeds been deducted 15 points!!!!!!!! How I never leapt 15 foot in the air off my chair at work when I saw the "...Breaking News..." infobar on Sky Sports News on one of the TV screens here I will never know. They say they will appeal - I would deduct a further 15 points for nerve if I was in charge of the Football League. About time that rogue Bates was brought to book. Wonderful news, couldn't have happened to a nicer man!!

Huddersfield Town 2-1 Blackburn Rovers

An excellent result, avenging our Carling Cup defeat of 2 seasons ago. Ok, maybe Blackburn weren't putting it all in at times (so I am told), but the result doesn't lie and Town definitely deserved the win.

Two Luke Beckett goals, courtesy of defensive errors, replied to by Jason Roberts late consolation.

Team selection was an interesting one with no Frank Sinclair and Andy Holdsworth playing in midfield, but both Danny Cadamarteri and Michael Collins were especially outstanding by all accounts; that said though, everyone who played last night can take some credit for this. Nice work, and now I really cannot wait for the new season to start in 9 days time!

Town 2-1 Blackburn (from the official website)

Friendy action again tonight, at home against Blackburn Rovers. Will be a stern test for the lads, lets hope we put up a good display!